Purificación Angue Ondo
Purificación Angue Ondo Avomo (born 30 April 1945) is an Equatoguinean diplomat and former Minister of Women’s and Children’s Affairs.
Dedicating her life to defending the rights of women and children, she has made a significant impact in policymaking and gender equality advocacy.
[2] [6] Following Equatorial Guinea’s independence in 1968, Angue Ondo experienced intense political persecution under President Francisco Macías Nguema’s regime.
Because of her education in prestigious institutions, her advocacy for women’s emancipation, and her relationships with people of European descent, she became a target of systemic discrimination.
With the regime change on August 3, 1979, she returned to Equatorial Guinea in 1980 and began working at the Ministry of Education before entering the political arena.
She focused on promoting labor rights and gender equality, helping to establish policies that improved the welfare of women and children.
She remains in contact with her medical team, Dr. José Luis Letamendia and Dr. Isabel de la Gándara, and follows their recommendations to maintain her health.
[7] Asturias Mundial highlighted her career as the first woman to be appointed as Ambassador to Spain, recognizing her role in promoting gender equality and diplomatic excellence.
Her work in establishing ABIFAGE and advocating for gender equality has inspired many, and her resilience in overcoming political and personal challenges continues to motivate future generations.
She remains a symbol of resilience and dedication, inspiring future generations to continue the work she began and is still recognized and honored by various communities and organizations for her contributions to social and diplomatic progress.
[6][11][12] [15] [16] [17] She remains a symbol of resilience and dedication, inspiring future generations to continue the work she began and is still recognized and honored by various communities and organizations for her contributions to social and diplomatic progress.
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